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turkey chili made with turkey bacon and topped with sour cream and chives

One Pot Turkey Bacon Chili Recipe- Easy & Healthy

This One Pot Turkey Bacon Chili is hearty, healthy, and easy to make! Packed with lean turkey, beans, and smoky spices, it's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 447 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 16 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 16 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 package turkey bacon
  • 16 oz fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid
  • 1.25 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking bacon in a large pot and set aside. Cut up bacon into small pieces once cooled.   
  • In the same pot, add garlic, onions, and red pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Now, add ground turkey. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until ground turkey is cooked.
  • Once ground turkey is cooked, add cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. 
  • Now, add in beans, cooked turkey bacon pieces, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, maple syrup, and tomato paste.
  • Allow chili mixture to simmer on medium-low heat for 45 minutes. 
  • Once cooked, serve chili and top with sour cream, cheese, and chives if desired. Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 39gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1420mgPotassium: 936mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1310IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 5mg
Keyword beans, chili, on pot, peppers, superbowl, turkey
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